In My Dreams I Dance : A Story of Prejudice, Perseverance and Pushing for Change
(Author) Anne Wafula StrikeThey said it couldn't be done. But Anne Wafula achieved many remarkable things in her life. This is her incredible story. Struck down with polio at the age of two and a half, Anne overcame the prejudice rife in her native village in Kenya, where neighbours believed she was cursed and called her a snake because of her disability, which left her paralysed below the waist. Losing her mother at a tender age, and sent to a school far away from home, she achieved fantastic academic results, amidst the challenges of a military coup. She went to university and qualified as a teacher, and fell in love with a British man who truly valued her defiant spirit. She moved from a world with no running water to make a life for herself in modern Britain. Where, against all odds, she bore a child, and went on to be the first East African to compete in her sport internationally. Anne is currently in further training, and will be representing Great Britain at the 2012 Paralympics, where she has been tipped as one of our top hundred hopefuls. Meet Anne Wafula, a woman whose determination knows no bounds.
Anne Wafula Strike
Anne Wafula Strike is a Kenyan-born British Paralympian, author, and disability rights advocate. She is known for her memoir "In My Dreams I Dance," which tells the inspiring story of her journey from being paralyzed by polio in Kenya to becoming a Paralympic athlete in the UK. Strike's writing style is candid and heartfelt, capturing the challenges and triumphs of living with a disability. Through her work, she has raised awareness about disability rights and inspired others to overcome their own obstacles. Strike's impact on the literary genre can be seen in her candid portrayal of disability and her message of resilience and empowerment. Her most famous work, "In My Dreams I Dance," has received critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling and positive message.